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N283 RCD

1996 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,806 mi
Last recorded80,806 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 RCD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 80,806 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 80,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 80,557 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 80,306 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 80,306 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2016 79,329 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 77,988 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 77,895 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 75,730 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offsid efront brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Jul 2013 74,538 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 74,520 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 72,950 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 72,950 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 71,264 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 18 Aug 2010 69,498 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 68,579 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 66,598 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 63,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 60,371 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 60,371 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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N283 RCD is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 120,267 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N283 RCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N283 RCD is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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